Photo of Santiago thanks to The Santiago Information Centre
Air:
LAN Chile and many other international airlines serve Santiago at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benz Airport, sixteen miles northwest of the city center. Domestic flights on LAN, Ladeco, Nacional and Aerochile use Los Cerrilos airport.TIP: Available only outside Chile, to non-Chileans, LAN's Visit Chile pass travels north and south from Santiago to multiple cities, with an extension to Easter Island. Ladeco's pass does not include Easter Island.
Land:
Bus:
Long distance busses on the main routes are fast, comfortable and punctual. The pullmans have reclining seats, salón cama. Most have toilets and meal service on board, else they stop at restaurants along the way. Reserve in advance for the holidays, or use a special offer, an oferta, for the best prices. Lesser routes will have slower busses with less conveniences, and are the choice for local people and their produce on the way to market or a feria. Local busses, called micros, provide in-town transportation.Train:
From Bolivia to Calama, then south is not recommended, but the hardy may take the weekly passenger train or the faster ferrobus from La Paz to Arica. The ferrobus is small and crowded. Make sure to book ahead of time. From Peru, the train from Tacna will connect to points south via bus along the PanAmerican Highway, the Panamericana.From southern Chile to Santiago, trains from Puerto Montt via Temuco and Concepción offer a choice of economía, salón or cama (sleeper). Schedules vary according to the season, so investigate in advance.
Rental cars and motorcycles are available. Hitchhiking is common, particularly along the Panamericana. Dress for the season and take water or food with you. Be cautious.
Leaving Chile:
There is a departure tax payable in US dollars or pesos. Check the amount in advance.For more information about the city:
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